UNLV Football Set to Kick Off Season Against Alabama State
Rebels Look to Start Season Strong
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) football team will begin their 2023 season at home on Saturday, August 26th, against Alabama State. The Rebels are coming off a 5-7 season in 2022 and will look to improve their record this year under new head coach Barry Odom.
Alabama State is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and finished with a 6-5 record last season. The Hornets are led by head coach Donald Hill-Eley, who is entering his third season at the helm.
Key Players to Watch
UNLV
- Quarterback Doug Brumfield
- Running back Aidan Robbins
- Wide receiver Ricky White
- Linebacker Eli Neal
- Defensive back Nohl Williams
Alabama State
- Quarterback Ryan Nettles
- Running back Ezra Gray
- Wide receiver Jeremiah Hixon
- Linebacker Kourtney Berry
- Defensive back Ezra Gray
Game Outlook
UNLV is a slight favorite in this game, but Alabama State is a dangerous opponent. The Hornets have a talented offense led by quarterback Ryan Nettles and running back Ezra Gray. The Rebels will need to be able to stop the run and pressure Nettles in order to win this game.
On offense, UNLV will look to quarterback Doug Brumfield to lead the way. Brumfield is a talented passer and runner, and he has a lot of weapons to work with in the passing game. The Rebels will also need to be able to establish a running game in order to keep the Alabama State defense honest.
Prediction
UNLV is the more talented team on paper, but Alabama State is a dangerous opponent. I predict that UNLV will win this game, but it will be a close one. The Rebels will need to play well in all three phases of the game in order to get the victory.
